True First-Person & Third-Person Template

Overview

This template is a powerful and flexible starting point for Unreal Engine 5.4 + Projects and Beyond, eliminating the need for separate first-person and third-person templates. It provides a true first-person experience with full-body awareness, including spine/lean rotational movement, and a smooth camera switch system.

Features include:

• C#Sharp> Supported Scripting: Currently its not being Used But Within the Plugins Folder theres a C# Plugin Enabling the usage of C# in Unreal Engine it Simply Needs Compiling to Start Using it you can find it here: "True_FP-TP_Template\Plugins\UnrealSharp\Source\Source.generated.sln".
• True First Person Camera: Immersive First Person Camera System with Full Anti-Wall Collision made From Scratch.
• Improved Follow Camera: Tweaked and Improved the Third Person Follow Camera's Camera Boom Offset Settings and added Full Anti-Wall Collision and Smooth Lag to make it Look and Function Better.
• Toggle First/Third-Person Modes: Press V (keyboard) or the left D-pad (controller) to seamlessly switch perspectives.
• Fully Networked Server Replication: Built with Later Potential Usage for Multiplayer in Mind Making sure that True Spine Movement is Replicated.

Upcoming Features in v1.5 Planned for Completion on (12/15/2024):

• Planned Updates:
  • Crouch System
  • Top-Down Camera Option
  • Professionally Styled Menus: Main menu, pause menu, and UI with starter textures and brushes.
  • Simple AI System: Basic Ai NPC's With Navigation and Simple Sight Awareness behavior.

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Getting Started

Requirements

Before cloning the repository, ensure you have Git LFS (Large File Storage) installed and set up on your system.

1. Create a New Folder
   Choose a location for your project, then create and name a new folder.

2. Open Terminal/Command Prompt in the Folder

   • Navigate to the newly created folder.
   • Open it in Windows File Explorer, click the address bar, type cmd, and press Enter.

3. Initialize Git LFS Run the following command to set up Git LFS:

   git lfs install

4. Clone the Repository
   Run this command to clone the template into your folder:

   git clone https://github.com/gamedev44/True_FP-TP_Template.git

5. Navigate to the Cloned Repository Folder
   Once cloned, go to the repository folder where the project resides.

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Git LFS Setup

Ensure the repository is configured correctly by running these commands in the repository folder:

1. Initialize Git LFS (again, just to ensure proper setup):

   git lfs install

2. Fetch All LFS Files:

   git lfs fetch --all

3. Check Out LFS Files:

   git lfs checkout

4. Pull Any Remaining LFS Files:

   git lfs pull

Once these steps are complete, the project is ready to use.

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Usage

1. Open the Uproject in Unreal Engine (5.4.4).
2. Explore and modify the full-body first-person and third-person systems to suit your needs.
3. Test the smooth camera switching (V key or left D-pad).
4. Look forward to planned updates, including menus, UI systems, and a basic AI framework.

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Support & Contributions

If you encounter any issues or have ideas for improvements, feel free to open an issue or contribute to the repository!